Senior Manager - Tax

Senior Manager - Employment Tax - London

Location:

London

Other locations:
Primary Location Only

Requisition

EY Tax is a market leader, renowned for delivering sustainable growth and empowering our people to shape their own careers. Our diverse, collaborative team advises on high-profile transactions, combining technical expertise, innovation and a genuine focus on continuous development. Join us to work on challenging, multi-country projects in a supportive, dynamic environment where your impact truly matters.

Joining the Reward Employment Tax team at EY presents unparalleled opportunities to foster client relationships in your career and engage in the comprehensive management of our services. As we aim to expand PAS and achieve our goals, we're looking to welcome an Employment Tax Senior Manager to our dynamic team to lead the development of business in Yorkshire & the North-East of England.

• Responsible for Employment Tax business development in Yorkshire & the North-East of England (“YNE”) and client pursuit efforts through involvement in preparing proposals and delivering presentations to potential clients
• Support and development of junior members of the team and help grow the Employment Tax business at EY in YNE
• To deliver employment tax compliance and advice to clients in a broad range of industry sectors
• Be up to date with key technical and functional skills, and with industry, business and leadership skills & knowledge - and share this expertise with others
• Take a role in the management of the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding consulting projects, ensuring technical excellence and practical / business driven approach
• To win and sustain client confidence
• To build opportunities to capture new business and develop client relationships
• Be confident and effective in recognising and managing potential issues during client assignments
• Structure and manage projects or programmes of work which meet and exceed client expectations and mitigate any risks or issues

• Experience of employment tax gained in consultancy, legal firm and/or large global corporate
• Have strong personal impact and resilience, and be able to influence and persuade clients and stakeholders at all levels to gain support for major changes and key decisions
• Working and technical understanding of key employment tax issues including:
• Expenses and Benefits (PSAs and P11
  
  Ds)
• Employment Status (IR35 and self-employed)
• Payroll (PAYE, RTI, apprenticeship levy, audits)
• Construction Industry Scheme
• Termination Payments
• Pensions
• National Minimum Wage
• Dealing with HMRC, audits, disclosure
• SAO and CCO
• Understanding of equity plans (basic understanding)
• Business development skills, able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work
• Proven track record in project management and delivery
• Change orientated with flexible approach
• Be professional, quickly establishing personal credibility and demonstrating expertise.
• Take a practical approach to solving issues and gaining client agreement
• Be able to analyse complex problems and to deliver insightful, practical, and sustainable solutions
• Focus on achieving project / programme goals and objectives
• High quality deliverables including clear and concise technical guidance
• Be adept at overcoming issues and barriers
• Identify and discuss opportunities to delegate work to less experienced team members and facilitate learning
• Be skilled in facilitating and encouraging collaboration amongst team members, and capable of motivating teams to maximise performance
• Provide timely, authentic, and constructive feedback to colleagues and seek feedback in return.
• Ideally have the ATT and/or CTA qualifications

• ATT or CTA (or equivalent) preferred.

• Global Exposure – Work with international clients and teams across EY’s global network.
• Career Progression – Develop new skills, lead high-impact projects, and shape your career path.
• Support & Coaching – Learn from industry leaders and receive mentoring at every stage.
• Flexible Working – We support hybrid working and encourage a healthy work-life balance (minimum two days in the office).
• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and exclusive EY perks.
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in an environment that values authenticity, diversity, and inclusion

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Whoever you are, whatever your background, you are valued, supported, and empowered to be your best.